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What will the library look like this Fall?

August 18, 2020 12:00 AM
The Daily Universe is answering student, staff and parents’ questions about how the coronavirus will impact the BYU community during Fall Semester 2020 in a series of stories. Submit questions at dureceptionist@gmail.com
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'Hey Harold' podcast brings library to life

January 20, 2020 12:00 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library is sharing its lesser-known resources to students via a podcast called 'Hey Harold,' which was released on Monday, Jan 20.
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Lack of on-campus child care impacts BYU students

January 29, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU student parent Katelyn Casperson holds her six-month-old son Rigel. Casperson has struggled balancing school and childcare, and currently attends school only part-time since she and her husband can't afford both child care and full-time school tuition. (Taija Leonard)
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No invisibility cloak needed for library restricted collections

December 05, 2018 12:00 AM
The restricted section of the Hogwarts’ library in “Harry Potter” keeps dangerous and secret books out of the reach of curious students. Students like Harry, Ron and Hermione can only access books in the restricted section with a note from a professor, as some contain powerful dark magic or books otherwise inappropriate for young wizards and witches.
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HBLL indoor walking trails put spring in students' steps

November 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Sara Buckley marks indoor walking trails through the HBLL using a surveyor wheel. (Dani Jardine)
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BYU celebrates second annual 'Milktoberfest' on campus

October 07, 2017 12:00 AM
Emily Hein hands out chocolate milk for Milktoberfest at the Harold B. Lee Library, celebrating sobreity on campus. (Dani Jardine)
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BYU supports young parents with new family-friendly study room

October 04, 2017 12:00 AM
Two-year-old Genevieve, daughter of BYU grad student Lauren Manzione, plays with toys in the library's new family-friendly study room. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Subject librarians are an open book for students needing help

November 10, 2016 12:00 AM
Hannah Webb felt overwhelmed at the prospect of writing a research paper initially. With the help of a subject librarian, she found the resources she needed. (Gianluca Cuestas)
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HBLL creates 'Milktoberfest' holiday to celebrate students

September 30, 2016 12:00 AM
The library worked with the BYU Creamery to create Milktoberfest chocolate milk labels. The specially labeled milk will be available all over campus during the week of Oct. 3. (BYU Library)
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BYU students checking out fewer books as electronic reading options rise

May 17, 2016 12:00 AM
The Harold B. Lee Library's check out rates have continued to drop since 2009, but the Popular Reading section is still the most used in the library. (Amy Staker)
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Library 'protester' wins favorite bench back

February 17, 2016 12:00 AM
Library's facilities manager Justin Stewart returns the bench to Sydney K Powell's favorite spot. (Roger Layton)
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Genealogy programming worth thousands of dollars at students' disposal

February 12, 2014 12:00 AM
Rare and priceless resources dangle at BYU students' fingertips, yet many are unaware of some of them — specifically, the family stories waiting to be found through the BYU Family History Center's genealogy programs.
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eBook readers can now rent books from OverDrive

February 07, 2014 12:00 AM
The webpage for the new HBLL service OverDrive shows the 200 eBook and audio book titles now available for students and faculty.
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Harold B. Lee Library acquires new video database

May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
A new video database is available to BYU faculty and students at the Harold B. Lee Library.
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